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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,197.78, 51,331.93 and 21,281.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,197.78, 51,331.93 and 21,281.21 is: 29,367.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,197.78 : 51,331.93 = 21,281.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,197.78/51,331.93 = 21,281.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,197.78x = 51,331.93 × 21,281.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,197.78x = 1,092,405,320.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,405,320.30/37,197.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,367.49

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